Music Analysis

Sound

Isn't it funny how a piece of music can become synonymous with a film, or TV show? Sound is something that is seen as a minor part of film. Other factors such as camera angle, image quality, script are frequently prioritised over sound. Music is a narrative device that helps explain, and may also give further context to, the plot and it is an essential part of a film and can even enhance an audience’s experience. For example the music above (Doctor Who) is synonymous with the show, regardless of whether we see the T.A.R.D.I.S or the Doctor.

There are multiple classification types for sound in film:

•  Parallel Sound: sound that compliments, and goes along with the story that is unfolding on the scene, to may also add extra atmosphere to the scene

• Contrapuntal Sound: sound that contrasts with what is being on screen, it is used for comical purposes, and it may also be used to make light of what is going on in the scene